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| #7A MYSTICISM | #7B MAGIC |
| While things and events appear to be separate in space & time, I believe the perception of discrete objects and the passage of time are illusions. My words fail to describe the Oneness of everything and the connectedness that I am conscious of. Through this connection comes knowledge not available via normal cognition or human senses, which perceive explicate manifestations of implicate Oneness as dynamic interplay of opposites. By finding balance and losing ego one perceives more: many feel grasped by a power not their own, a few claim experiencing mystical union with God! | I believe some people are so in tune with Reality or the universe--and the universe so sympathetic to them--that they are able to exercise power and control over it that defies explanation using either common sense or scientific conceptual framework. Beyond creation of illusion, I'd say the magic's origin varies. It may come from special knowledge, use of means such as incantations, amulets, ritual, etc, possession of paranormal gifts, ability to alter consciousness, communication with spirits, etc. While some may link the latter to religious worship, generally magic is more focused. The applied spirituality of shamans, who attempt to heal by restoring a person’s balance with nature, provides one example. |
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WV Theme #7A: Mysticism |
WV Theme #7B: Magic |
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--Alternate Concise Characterization with Wikipedia Entries |
--Alternate Concise Characterization with Wikipedia Entries |
| values altering consciousness using meditation techniques | values causal reasoning known as magical thinking |
| values what Buddhists call Mindfulness | appreciates occult practices |
| values Monist Idealist Pantheism / Cosmic Consciousness | accepts reality of some parapsychology type phenomena (ESP, etc.) |
| appreciates New Age enthusiasm for Quantum Mysticism | values applied spirituality: Shamanism |
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summary Wikipedia article: Mysticism |
summary Wikipedia article: Magic -- Paranormal |
| Numerical Characterization with TFJD code: 1111 | Numerical Characterization with TFJD code: 1233 |
| Numerical Characterization with Emotional Volatility VI index: 9 | Numerical Characterization with Emotional Volatility VI index: 324 |
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